CMI researcher defends dissertation, transitions to postdoc

photo of head/shoulders of Sidi Deng, Research Assistant at Purdue University
Sidi Deng, Research Assistant at Purdue University

CMI researchers from Ames National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight.

Innovation
A CMI graduate researcher at Purdue University, Sidi Deng, defended his PhD dissertation in January 2023. He will graduate in May and transition to a postdoc position at Purdue furthering his involvement with CMI.

Achievement

  • Prediction models to support decision making in early-stage project development.
  • A pioneering network model for electric vehicle remanufacturing.
  • 8 Publications and 3 invention disclosures/copyrights supported by CMI.
  • 2023 Outstanding Research Award from Purdue College of Engineering.
  • Served as a member of the CMI Leadership Academy 4th Cohort.

Significance and Impact

  • Provide decision support in the early stages of project/system development.
  • Extend the utility and enhance the robustness of existing TEA frameworks.
  • Support process planning and system design for end-of-life infrastructures.

Hub Target Addressed 

  • Expedite the progress of CMI projects moving forward to higher TRLs.
  • Providing the leaders, technical experts and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure its supply chains.